Engineering Program Manager

Job Description: Request #: #55425-1
Official Job Title?: Engineering Program Manager
Max Hourly Bill Rate?: $86.50
Duration?: 9/18/2024 to 10/26/2024 (possibility for extension based on candidate performance and business needs--9 months)

Years of experience?: 8+ years of program management experience in software, hardware, embedded,
networking, or cloud technologies or products.
2-4+ years of new product introduction experience in software, hardware, embedded,
networking, or cloud technologies/products (REQUIRED).

Location?: Hybrid work in Cisco San Francisco Office -- San Francisco 12 Cisco Office (hybrid 3 days office, 2 days remote)

How many rounds of Interview? : 2 rounds of interview (webex)

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Engineering Program Manager


Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to support
cross-functional development programs
Come be part of the team that delivers cutting-edge
products for businesses and organizations of all sizes
As an EPM, you will work closely with our
Software Engineering, Product Management, and cross-functional teams across business units
to support products through all phases of product development
Our goal is to deliver
high-quality products on time and within budget.
What You Will Do
Drive large-scale new product introduction (NPI) cross-functional programs for the
Hardware Program Management Organization according to current Product
Development Methodology.
Own, build, organize, and manage project plans for key initiatives, including
reporting/briefing, execution and tracking of program deliverables, achievements, action
items, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans.
Develop resilient working relationships and support cross-functional teams that build
tooling for hardware manufacturing operations, supply chain, sourcing, and logistics to
understand and deliver on business goals and priorities.
Build and track overall program prototype allocations, budgets, PO s for development
requirements, equipment, logistics, phase gate reviews, approvals, and headcount
throughout the NPI process.
Adhere to metrics and governance for Meraki s process and drive process
improvements.
Track various endeavors for research and development on new components, NPIs, and
Sustaining.
Lead JDM or CM proto build plans ensuring allocations are correct and correlate to build
quantity, including support for material readiness, test, and logistics.
Mentor and provide opportunities for newer team members, and assist in team initiatives
related to the PMO.
Who You Are
You have deep program and project management experience and the ability to execute complex
initiatives successfully with high value outcomes, stakeholder engagement and alignment, and
seamless change management and communication
You are detail-oriented, efficient,
organized, and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment
You have excellent
collaboration, communication, and writing skills
You take initiative, are comfortable trying new
things, making suggestions, and get excited about driving important work in partnership with
leadership
You have excellent judgment, are trustworthy, and respect confidential information.
Your ability to define success, help set measurable goals, prioritize, and drive the right
outcomes for the Technical Program Management Team are key to success.

Your Skills

8+ years of program management experience in software, hardware, embedded,
networking, or cloud technologies or products.
2-4+ years of new product introduction experience in software, hardware, embedded,
networking, or cloud technologies/products (REQUIRED).
Experience supporting senior leaders and executives in leading large teams, including
developing, launching, and maintaining team rituals and setting agendas for and running
team meetings.
Experience working with project planning tools (Excel, Gantt charts, Jira, Confluence,
Sharepoint).
Project management professional certification or equivalent preferred.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize, lead, and deliver simultaneous
projects/deliverables under deadline pressure.
Excellent communication, writing, and listening skills.
Superior leadership, collaboration, facilitation, influencing, and relationship-building skills
in a cross-functional environment.
Curiosity and strong problem-solving and research skills.
Willingness to tackle new and different challenges with a positive attitude and
perseverance.
Familiarity with developing and maintaining management processes, training curriculum,
and related programs.


Candidates must meet the minimum requirements outlined.



Minimum Requirements: ( Must have Qualifications)

1
Project management professional certification or equivalent preferred

2
Curiosity and strong problem-solving and research skills.